David Casassa joined Heritage Bank of Commerce, a subsidiary of Heritage Commerce, as senior vice president and relationship manager. He will focus on leveraging his network to cultivate loans and deposits in San Francisco’s North Bay region.

Casassa has more than 20 years of commercial banking experience, most recently as senior vice president and market manager at a bank in Petaluma, CA. Casassa has held positions as a regional manager, team leader and individual loan producer in banking institutions across the San Francisco Bay Area.

“We are delighted to welcome Dave to our team. His expertise and deep local knowledge in commercial banking will be a welcome asset to our bank,” Todd Allen, executive vice president and North Bay market president for Heritage Bank of Commerce, said. “I have worked with Dave in the past and have seen first-hand how committed he is to the growth and success of his customers and their businesses.”

“I am excited to join Heritage Bank of Commerce and work once again with Todd Allen,” Casassa said. “I believe we can deliver the customized banking solutions that local businesses need to achieve their financial goals.